Gaston, SC Profile

Gaston, SC, population 1,304 , is located in South Carolina's Lexington county, about 13.3 miles from Columbia and 55.7 miles from Augusta.

In the 90's the population of Gaston has grown by about 33%. It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gaston has been growing at an annual rate of 2.0 percent.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gaston area were higher than South Carolina's average. The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Carolina average.

Gaston Statistics Gaston Gender Information

Males in Gaston: 642 (49%)
Females in Gaston: 662 (51%)

As % of Population in Gaston in Gaston    

Race Diversity in Gaston

White: 96%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in Gaston in Gaston        

Age Diversity in Gaston

Median Age in Gaston: 34.6 (Males in Gaston: 34.3, Females in Gaston: 34.7)

Gaston Males Under 20: 16%     Gaston Females Under 20: 16% Gaston Males 20 to 40: 13%     Gaston Females 20 to 40: 15% Gaston Males 40 to 60: 14%     Gaston Females 40 to 60: 14% Gaston Males Over 60: 6%     Gaston Females Over 60: 6%

Economics in Gaston in Gaston

Gaston Household Average Size: 2.69 people
Gaston Median Household Income: $ 31,411
Gaston Median Value of Homes: $ 61,000

Law Enforcement in Gaston

Reported crimes in the Gaston area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 143

Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 118
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 9,571

Gaston Location Information
Elevation: 499 feet above sea level. Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gaston Swansea 5.5 Miles Pine Ridge 6.5 Miles South Congaree 6.8 Miles Oak Grove 8.2 Miles Pelion 9.1 Miles Springdale (Lexington County) 9.8 Miles Woodford 10.4 Miles Cayce 10.4 Miles Red Bank 11.2 Miles West Columbia 12.3 Miles Big Cities Nearest Gaston (Population 100,000+) Columbia 13.3 Miles Augusta 55.7 Miles Charlotte 98.6 Miles Savannah 119.9 Miles Athens 131.1 Miles Fayetteville 152.9 Miles Winston-Salem 165.2 Miles Greensboro 172.8 Miles Atlanta 189.0 Miles Raleigh 194.5 Miles


The listings in Gaston, South Carolina and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(15) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Methadone Detoxification
(16) Outpatient
(2) Halfway House
(1) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(5) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(10) Females
(6) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(13) Hospital Inpatient
(8) Teens and Adolescents
(11) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(11) American Sign Language
(7) Clients With Legal Issues
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(8) Males
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(3) Spanish Speaking
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) General Health Services
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Gaston, South Carolina? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Gaston and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Gaston that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Gaston is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Gaston are Outpatient Drug Rehabs, Long-term Treatment Centers, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Gaston will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Gaston, South Carolina to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Gaston will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Gaston, SC. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Gaston, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Gaston, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Gaston. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Gaston which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Gaston, SC. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Gaston, South Caroli an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Gaston, SC. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Gaston, South Carolina:

Columbia Metro Treatment Center West Columbia, SC 10.3 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
LRADAC The Behavioral Health Center of West Columbia, SC 10.3 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Three Rivers Behavioral Health West Columbia, SC 10.3 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alternatives Life Improvement Center Columbia, SC 11.6 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Starting Point LLC Columbia, SC 11.6 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
William Jennings Bryant Dorn Columbia, SC 11.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
LRC Substance Abuse and Lexington, SC 13.8 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
LRADAC The Behavioral Health Ctr of Columbia, SC 14.1 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
LRADAC Behavioral Health Center of Columbia, SC 15.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Morris Village Columbia, SC 15.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Palmetto Health Behavioral Care Columbia, SC 15.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
William Jennings Bryan Dorn Columbia, SC 15.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
WSHPI Columbia, SC 15.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Moncrief Army Community Hospital Columbia, SC 15.8 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Earle E Morris Jr Columbia, SC 17.3 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Richland Springs Psychiatric Hospital Columbia, SC 17.3 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
William J McCord Orangeburg, SC 24.7 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Tri County Commission on Orangeburg, SC 27.5 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Aiken Center Aiken, SC 29.5 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Hlth Servs Aiken, SC 29.5 miles from Gaston
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Among teens 12 to 17, the average age of first trying marijuana was 14 years old.

Street corners and alleyways are no longer the only place to go in order to find drugs. Schools and workplaces might be the newest places to find drugs.

Long-term use of OxyContin can lead to physical dependence and addiction, as the body adapts to the presence of OxyContin, and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped.

Of those aged 12 or older who had not smoked cigarettes prior to the past year, the past year initiation rate for cigarettes was 2.7 percent in 2008, similar to the rate in 2007 (2.5 percent). Among teens aged 12 to 17 years who had not smoked cigarettes prior to the past year, the incidence rate showed no significant difference between 2007 (5.9 percent) and 2008 (6.2 percent). Among boys aged 12 to 17 who had never smoked prior to the past year, the decrease in the past year initiation rate from 6.1 percent in 2002 to 5.7 percent in 2008 was not statistically significant. Similarly for girls, the decrease from 7.4 percent in 2002 to 6.7 percent in 2008 was not statistically significant.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2006, the rate of current illegal drug use among American Indians or Alaska Natives was about twice the overall rate among teens (18.7 vs. 9.8 percent, respectively). The rates were 11.8 percent among teens reporting two or more races, 10.2 percent among blacks, 10.0 percent among whites, 8.9 percent among Hispanics, and 6.7 percent among Asians.

Between 2002 and 2006, the percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 perceiving great risk declined for the following substance use patterns: trying heroin once or twice (from 58.5 to 57.2 percent), using heroin once or twice a week (from 82.5 to 81.2 percent), using cocaine once a month (from 50.5 to 49.0 percent), and using LSD once or twice a week (from 76.2 to 74.7 percent). Over the same period, however, the percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 indicating great risk for using cocaine once or twice a week (79.8 percent in 2002 and 79.2 percent in 2006) and for trying LSD once or twice (52.6 percent in 2002 and 51.6 percent in 2006) remained unchanged.


The following survey was completed by residents of Gaston, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Gaston, South Carolina. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Gaston, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
3%
2%
Marijuana use in Gaston, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
80%
14%
Perception of Alcohol in Gaston, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
9%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
94%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
25%
47%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Gaston, South Carolina?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
12%
1%
2%
0%
8%
0%
71%
0%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Gaston, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
4%
2%
5%
15%
4%
11%
4%
21%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Gaston, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Gaston, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
86%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Gaston, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
75%
13%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Gaston, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
2%
8%
3%
4%
15%
2%
8%
5%
20%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
2%
61%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
45%
55%
Surveys updated monthly.

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